The new version still needs to pass an approval process, so you can’t download it just yet.

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In addition to ramping up the resolution, Avatron has packed in an awesome surprise – HiDPI support. Haven’t heard of HiDPI? No worries, it is a hidden feature that, “renders with double-resolution on a double-resolution screen.”

Instead of using the display at the full Retina resolution, HiDPI uses a 1024 x 768 resolution, and doubles down for an incredibly better looking display. You can see a sample of this below.

Of course, just like the iPad apps, the App will need the artwork to support this higher resolution mode, but Apple is already working on that. Messages already has the artwork to look awesome on HiDPI.

That has me incredibly excited, because I use Air Display to hold my Messages window while I talk to the rest of the team at GottaBeMobile through the day.

If you can’t find HiDPI in your display settings, that’s because it is tucked away in System Preferences. Why? Because until now, there hasn’t been a computer display that supports a high enough resolution available to the masses. With Air Display, Apple just shipped 3 million of those displays.

Air Display is $9.99 and works on Mac or Windows computers. It is an essential tool for travelers, cafe workers and anyone who needs a second display.

Josh Smith is Editor of GottaBeMobile and Notebooks.com. He's always looking for ways to help you get the most of your gear and loves to talk about tech on radio and TV. Josh uses an iOS and Android devices as well as Mac and Windows Computers. Josh Smith on Google+
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